Mo Salah Chasing Historic Milestone Against Manchester United

Rivalry Built on Relentless Consistency

Few fixtures stir Liverpool supporters quite like Manchester United at home. That feeling is intensified whenever Mo Salah is involved. The Egyptian forward may have taken time to find his feet against United during his early days at Anfield, failing to score in his first two seasons, but since then he has treated them as his personal stage.

Thirteen goals later, including that unforgettable hat-trick at Old Trafford in 2021, Salah has turned this rivalry into his own highlight reel. Add six assists to that tally and his record now stands at 19 goal contributions in Premier League meetings with United.

One more on Sunday will take him to 20, a mark reached by only five players in Premier League history against a single opponent. “As per Liverpoolfc.com, that would make him only the sixth player in Premier League history to register such a tally against a single opposition.”

Wayne Rooney currently leads the way with 23 against Newcastle, while Harry Kane, Frank Lampard, Alan Shearer and Les Ferdinand complete the list. Salah could soon stand alongside them.

Liverpool Relies on Big-Game Catalyst

Form has dipped in recent weeks and Liverpool, now led by title-winning manager Arne Slot, need a spark. Salah is 33 but still shoulders responsibility in decisive moments. If he does not score, his creativity often tells. United have suffered from his vision as much as his finishing over the years and another assist would be just as valuable.

Slot recently admitted improvements are still required, especially in the final third. Games like this are where leaders take charge and no Liverpool player commands more trust than their No.11.

Cody Gakpo Emerging as Supporting Act

While Salah hunts history, another forward finds himself thriving in this fixture. Cody Gakpo has scored three Premier League goals against United, all at Anfield. His cool finish in last season’s thrashing remains fresh in the memory. Fresh from a productive international break, the Dutchman could again play a crucial role.

Gakpo will not eclipse Salah any time soon, but Liverpool could benefit enormously from both firing simultaneously.

Legacy Cemented in Rivalry

Salah has broken most records available to him in a Liverpool shirt, yet his appetite for defining moments against their fiercest rivals continues. Another goal or assist this weekend would not only place him among Premier League royalty, it would also push Liverpool closer to momentum at a key stage of the season.

Anfield has seen many greats rise in this fixture. Salah stands on the brink of joining an elite few who dominate the biggest games with effortless regularity. United know it, Liverpool know it, and on Sunday, history could know it too.